About The Empire Hotel & Country Club is situated by the South China Sea. Truly one of the finest golf, meeting and spa resorts in the Asia Pacific Region. Member of WORLDHOTELS and has won many prestigious honors. Company Overview From conception to completion, The Empire Hotel and Country Club was an ambitious project; employing over 300 highly skilled designers, technicians and craftsmen throughout its six-year construction. Since it opened on 16 October 2000, The Empire has become synonymous with Brunei: reflecting the country's majestic and cultural heritage. Today, The Empire is managed by a highly experienced team of dedicated professionals. Supported by the wisdom of a mainly Bruneian Board of Directors, they inspire more than 800 employees to uphold the special characteristics that have become recognised as being unique to The Empire.